Ola Migraine is a boutique, direct-pay headache practice specializing in migraine and complex headache disorders, offering personalized, relationship-based care through both membership and visit-based options.

We intentionally keep our patient panel small so we can provide high-touch, individualized care— an approach that is not possible in traditional insurance-based settings.

No. Ola Migraine is a direct-pay practice and does not participate in insurance plans.

This allows us to provide unhurried, highly personalized headache care with direct physician access — without the constraints of insurance-based models. No referral is needed.

Care at Ola Migraine is designed to be flexible and accessible, so you can receive support in the way that works best for you. We can see you virtually or in person. We can communicate easily through secure messaging. Our clinic is by appointment only, so you know you will have a private and calming experience, right from the beginning. No waiting in a waiting room.

Our hybrid model allows care to adapt to how migraine or your headache disorder affects you, whether you’re able to come in for a visit or need support from home. We can also support patients on neighboring islands virtually for care, as we know traveling to Oahu for specialist care for every visit can be difficult. We do recommend your first consultation to be in person for a detailed intake and physical exam. Exceptions are per the physician's discretion only.

HSA/FSA: You may be able to use FSA or HSA funds for membership or visit-based care. Eligibility depends on your individual plan. We recommend you reach out to your plan administrator to determine eligibility, and we are happy to provide a detailed superbill for your care. We do not guarantee coverage.

Out-of-network benefits: Visit-based care (not membership) may be eligible for a partial reimbursement for out-of-network coverage depending on your insurance plan. We can provide a superbill for you to submit to your insurer upon request and recommend confirming with your insurer before your visit. We do not guarantee coverage.

No. Due to Medicare regulations, we are not able to provide careto patients enrolled in Medicare at this time.

We hope to expand access in the future. If you are interested, please reach out to join our waitlist via email at hello@olamigraine.com or call/text 808-378-3753 to inquire.

Direct pay model: Ola Migraine is a direct pay clinic. Payment for services is made directly between you and the clinic.

Insurance and reimbursement: We do not accept or bill insurance. However, you may be able to use FSA/HSA to pay membership fees or visit-based fees, but it is your responsibility to discuss with your plan. Some insurance plans will cover a portion of your fees per visit (not membership plans) as an "out-of-network" reimbursement. Eligibility depends on your plan, and we recommend you call your insurance to find out if you are interested in submitting the reimbursement request. We can provide a superbill upon request for visit-based care.

Payment expectations: Payment is due at booking and no later than 24 hours before your scheduled visit or procedure, or at enrollment in a membership plan. Memberships are billed quarterly or annually.‍

We offer a few simple ways to get started: 

1. Complimentary Virtual Meet & Greet: If you are unsure whether Ola Migraine is right for you, we are happy to have an online meet-and-greet session where you meet Dr. Podraza virtually and learn about her practice before deciding.

2. Schedule an in-person New Patient Consultation: If you are ready to join Ola Migraine for comprehensive headache care, you can directly schedule a new 90-minute in-person consultation on our website.

3. After your consultation, you will choose your care approach based on the level of headache support you need, either ongoing support via our membership care model or as-needed care via our per-visit care model.

A flexible, pay-per-visit option with no ongoing commitment.
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This option does not include between-visit enhanced communication and guidance and is best suited for those with stable or infrequent symptoms.
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To safely continue prescriptions, follow-up visits are required at least every 6 months.

Many patients come to Ola Migraine after trying multiple treatments without lasting relief.

Our approach focuses on understanding your full symptom pattern, identifying what may have been missed, and continuously adjusting your care over time. For many patients, this more personalized and responsive model makes all the difference. We leave no stone unturned in your care.‍

During a flare, every hour counts, and we are committed to getting you back to what you should be doing — living your life. We prioritize timely access for patients experiencing worsening symptoms or acute flares. We intentionally limit the total number of patients seen at our practice so thatwe can take care of each individual the right way.

Our clinic is set up so that there are no intermediaries, unlike insurance-based and large care clinics. All messages are directly reviewed by Dr. Podraza. No more missed phone calls, no more lost messages. Communication is easy, direct, and guided by your physician at all times.

For our Ola Core (membership) patients: Our membership plan provides for enhanced communication access with same-day, next business day response times for questions and issues. Responses may include guidance and education and — when appropriate — a recommendation to schedule an expedited visit or follow-up visit for significant changes in management as is medically appropriate and per your physician’s discretion. Given your physician may be seeing patients or performing a procedure during the time you reach out, please understand that messages are returned as soon as your physician is able to —during business hours Monday–Friday.

For our Ola Select (visit-based) patients: You still have direct communication access to your physician; however, messaging between visits is meant for simple questions and medical guidance, and changes to treatment being provided primarily during scheduled visits.

For all patients, in all care plans, in all situations, if you are experiencing a medical emergency, you should call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. In emergencies, do not wait for an outpatient message response.

Credit card on file: We require a credit card on file to reserve your appointment time. 

Cancellation and no-show policy: We require more than 24 hours'notice to cancel or reschedule an appointment. Late cancellations or no-shows are charged the full visit fee. 

Late arrival policy: Patients arriving late may still be seen; however, visit times may need to be shortened or rescheduled depending on the situation and timing.  

Prescription refill policy: To safely prescribe and manage medications, follow-up visits are required at least every 6 months.‍

We are an opioid and butalbital-free clinic. Our approach focuses on evidence-based and safe headache treatments. Research shows that treatment of headache disorders with opioids and butalbital-containing medications leads to worsening of headache disorders, rebound headache, and ultimately refractory symptoms. We prescribe evidence-based treatments for headache disorders.